Aliquot #122: How to Limit Microplastic Exposure
Aliquot #122: How to Limit Microplastic Exposure
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that contaminate our food, water, and air, making exposure nearly unavoidable. Even healthy choices—such as brushing our teeth or drinking plenty of water—bring us into contact with vast amounts of microplastics. These particles serve as carriers for toxic chemicals like BPA and PFAS, which can accumulate in our tissues and organs, raising concerns about their role in hormone disruption, reproductive health issues, and even chronic diseases. While microplastics are widespread, simple actions—such as filtering water, avoiding plastic containers, and opting for glass or stainless steel—can help reduce exposure and protect our health.
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Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that contaminate our food, water, and air, making exposure nearly unavoidable. Even healthy choices—such as brushing our teeth or drinking plenty of water—bring us into contact with vast amounts of microplastics. These particles serve as carriers for toxic chemicals like BPA and PFAS, which can accumulate in our tissues and organs, raising concerns about their role in hormone disruption, reproductive health issues, and even chronic diseases. While microplastics are widespread, simple actions—such as filtering water, avoiding plastic containers, and opting for glass or stainless steel—can help reduce exposure and protect our health.
In this Aliquot, I briefly describe the science and concerns surrounding microplastics and identify ways to lessen our exposure.
*Some sources suggest the credit card estimate may be overstated due to calculation differences. Despite this, microplastic consumption in humans and animals remains significant and widespread.
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How much microplastic do we consume daily?
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How microplastics carry forever chemicals like PFAS
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How heat, acidity, and additives increase microplastic toxicity
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Ways to reduce plastic and chemical exposure in water
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Reverse osmosis filtration – important considerations
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Best food choices to minimize microplastics
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Safe food storage and the truth about "microwave-safe" labels
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Salt – a hidden source of microplastics?
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How to improve indoor air quality
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Reducing microplastic exposure from clothing
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Where Rhonda prioritizes reducing microplastics
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Should we avoid moisture-wicking workout clothes?
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The biggest source of microplastic exposure
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How heat and acidity accelerate plastic leaching
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Rhonda's approach to safer food packaging
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Can we test for microplastics in the body?
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Can sulforaphane help eliminate plastic-derived toxicants?
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Does the sauna help remove BPA?
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Rhonda's water filter choice for reducing microplastics
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Rhonda's cookware of choice
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Does fiber help remove microplastics?
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